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Bradford University signs up hi-tech security scheme

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:10:00 +0000

A pioneering system for verifying and logging the skills and qualifications of contract workers has been adopted by Bradford University.

Bradford fights for Enterprise Zone benefits

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:20:00 +0100

Council chiefs and business leaders are keeping their fingers crossed that Bradford wins Enterprise Zone status to give a significant boost to regeneration and economic development.

Jobs leg-up for the ‘geek’ graduates

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:05:35 +0000

Geeky IT graduates struggling to find work in a fiercely-competitive jobs market are being offered a lifeline.

Time is right for mutual-assured expansion – chief

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Skipton Building Society is preparing for future growth in a financial market which is still recoiling from the exploits of barmy bankers.

Ilkley building firm wins £22 million of contracts

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:15:54 +0000

A West Yorkshire building services group has come out fighting as recession continues to blight the construction sector by clinching £22 million of maintenance contracts.

Renewables hit record levels for UK energy

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:10:00 +0000

Wind power is now providing nearly half or the UK’s renewable electricity and the country is on the verge of having ten per cent of its electricity generated from renewable sources.

‘Businesses need to get web savvy’

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:10:00 +0000

Nearly a quarter of Yorkshire consumers have their spending influenced by retailers’ websites, according to business advisory firm Deloitte.

Building society's thoughts turn to next Christmas!

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:21:59 +0000

A Bradford-based building society has acted quickly to help people save for next Christmas.

Boparan is considering £300m bid for Northern

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:50:00 +0000

Harry Ramsden's owner Ranjit Boparan has shown an interest in adding Northern Foods to his empire.

‘Climate right for firms to expand’

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +0000

Two firms which are thriving despite the tough economic climate have invested in expanding their operations.

Small firms are getting extra help in Bradford

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:30:00 +0000

A Bradford business centre has been expanded to accommodate growing demand for its services less than a year after opening.

‘New investor will allow Bingley firm to grow’

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Bosses at a Bingley-based market-leading textile distributor are confident of further expansion, including acquisitions, following a £3 million investment in the business by a leading entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur opens retro Bradford milk bar

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:40:00 +0000

Entrepreneur Patrick Windle has brought a taste of the past to Bradford with his new retro city centre milk bar.

'Charles the saviour of wool trade'

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:27:51 +0000

Prince Charles has been hailed as “the saviour of wool textiles” by a Bradford textile chief whose firm is investing a seven-figure sum in expanding its wool processing.

Provident's boost from credit trends

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:25:30 +0000

Increased demand for doorstep and other credit has set Bradford-based Provident Financial on track for a good year.